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Voodoo Resurrection: How 3dfx Sparked the Frame Rate Obsession

27 March 2025 Nathan Clarke 0

From the moment 3dfx Voodoo cards hit our beige boxes, the race for smooth frame rates began. This nostalgic deep dive explores how Glide changed PC gaming forever and why we’re still chasing that perfect 60+ FPS even today. A retro resurrection for performance purists.

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